Spotlight on parenting as an occupation

What’s it all about?

Join us for our first in-person RCOT Spotlight Event for 2026 and explore parenting as an occupation and its vital role in shaping the health, development and future of children, young people and families.

You'll have practical takeaways from plenary sessions, get involved in case-based discussions, and connect with colleagues. You’ll gain fresh insights, share experiences and discover practical strategies to support parents in diverse contexts. Join us to deepen your understanding and strengthen your practice in this important – but sometimes neglected – area of occupational therapy.

Important!

Have you booked onto the two‑part ‘Occupational Therapy in Neonatal Care for Enhanced Level Practitioners’ workshop? If you have, your ticket automatically gives you access to this Spotlight event. You do not need to book or pay again.

Who’s the event for?

Occupational therapists working

• with children in community settings, hospitals and elsewhere
• in neonatal care
• in perinatal mental health
• with parents of young children in other areas of practice, including neurology, learning disabilities and social care

Occupational therapy learners interested in working with children and young people (limited places available)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the day you will:

• Understand the concept of parenting as an occupation and the impact of health needs on parenting occupations

• Understand the significance of parenting as an occupation in shaping the future of health, development and life outcomes for children, young people and adults

• Be able to apply occupational therapy approaches to support parenting in diverse settings

• Explore how occupational therapists can advocate for parenting support in health, education and social care systems
  
  

Agenda

The event will include plenary sessions and case-based discussions. There will be opportunities for participants to connect with colleagues, and to share resources and information.

Tickets

All bookings need pre-payment. Your place at the event is not confirmed until we receive full pre-payment. We only accept payment by credit card (excluding AMEX) and debit card. We don't accept purchase orders or issue invoices.

Cancellation and substitutions:

We won't give refunds without a written request and they'll be made after the event. Cancellations made up until Monday 9 March 2026 will incur a charge of 30% of the registration fee. Cancellations made between Monday 10 March and Thursday 2 April 2026 inclusive will incur a charge of 70% of the registration fee. Cancellations after Friday 3 April 2026 and on the day of the event or ‘no shows’ will not be refunded.

Contact: events.exhibitionsofficer@rcot.co.uk if you have any questions.